Six of our volunteers went back to Kintsugi basics, taking part in a hands-on Kintsugi art workshop led by Kintsugi Master Jun Morooka.
It was an opportunity to embrace the beauty of imperfection, a philosophy central to Kintsugi by discovering the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer.
Participants worked with focus and care as they pieced together broken ceramics, transforming them into unique masterpieces. The process was not just about mending physical objects but also about reflecting on personal resilience and the beauty that comes from healing after life’s cracks and breaks.
The workshop was a perfect extension of the Kintsugi Heroes mission, which celebrates the power of stories and the journey of healing from adversity.
Each participant left with not just a beautifully repaired piece of pottery, but a deeper understanding of how life’s fractures can be mended to create something even more meaningful.
L-R: Jeff Silberbach and Ian Westmoreland proudly share their creations.
About the artist
“Jun Morooka is a kintsugi master. Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese repair technique. Jun is an expert in the Traditional Kintsugi method with natural lacquer (urushi) and gold.
He has also developed his own modern method. He was born in Tokyo in 1959 and he studied with five kintsugi masters in Kanazawa and Tokyo.
In 2018, he established Kintsugi Australia, which completely specialised in kintsugi, offering private and group lessons, repair and artistic creations.
After completing the traditional course, the students can join the “Kintsugi Dojo” where they can continue to create their own work of art.” source
